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Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as country’s first woman president
Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, won with 57 percent of the vote, flouting predictions that she might be forced into a run-off.
South Korea’s President Yoon says he will lift marital law
Decision comes after parliament votes to reject his martial law declaration and cabinet approves reversal of decision.
China hits back against US chip crackdown
Beijing bans exports of critical minerals to US, and several industry groups tell companies to avoid US chips.
One killed in Israeli attack on Lebanon as Netanyahu says war is not over
Israeli officials threaten to expand attacks on Lebanon if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses.
South Korea martial law: How did we get here?
The surprising move comes as President Yoon Suk Yeol popularity in recent polls plummeted.
Can efforts to revive ceasefire negotiations for Gaza make progress?
Israeli bombardments carry on across Gaza, causing more deaths and devastation.
Is the battle for Aleppo part of Syria’s war?
Opposition forces stormed into regime-held areas, shaking the status quo and bringing the war back into the spotlight.
US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers
The latest US sanctions are part of an effort to disrupt Iran's use of oil revenue to finance its nuclear programme.
UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive
Syrian state media says government troops are in fierce battles with opposition groups in Hama province.
Crime against humanity: Why has a court found Belgium guilty of kidnapping?
Thousands of children were forcibly taken from their families in Belgian colonies because they were mixed-race.
Georgia protests: What’s behind them and what’s next?
Demonstrations broke out after PM Irakli Kobakhidze postponed EU membership talks until 2028.
Wolves to lose ‘strictly protected’ status in Europe
The wolf's protection status will be lowered from 'strictly protected' to 'protected'.
French no-confidence motion: Is PM Barnier’s government about to fall?
French lawmakers introduced a vote of no-confidence against Michel Barnier's administration over a budget dispute.
South Korea’s President Yoon declares emergency martial law
Parliament voted later in the evening requiring President Yoon to lift the martial law he declared earlier.
COVID-19 likely came from a lab, US committee finds
Republican-controlled committee says coronavirus likely emerged from a 'laboratory or research-related accident'.
Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris in first trip since election
US president-elect says he will visit Paris for 'very special day' celebrating restoration of fire-damaged cathedral.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,013
These were the key developments on the 1,013th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
A glimpse of future airpower on display at biennial China airshow
The China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai attracts 600,000 visitors and billions in sales.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger forced out in surprise move
The departure of Gelsinger, whose career spanned more than 40 years, underscores the turmoil at Intel.